2025, Château Montrose, SAINT-ESTÈPHE, 2ème Grand Cru Classé2nd growth 1855 This great second growth vineyard is majestically situated overlooking the Gironde in the southern section of St Estphe. Large amounts of money have been spent on stunning new facilities. This is the place for first growth quality wines without the first growth price tag. 2025 is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. A timeless classic in the making, the 2025 Montrose unfurls in the glass with notes of dark berries,

Reminding me

Mathias Parent and his sister Caroline have produced a marvellous

The 2014 Lafleur is dark

slightly viscous in texture with veins of lemongrass towards the persistent finish

graphite and dried herbs all run through this potent

Perhaps not the weight you’d usually expect

20% whole bunch vinification

weight and detail

Very pale gold in colour

The wine of Chateau Pavie Macquin at its best is rich

Dried apricot

orange zest and freshly baked bread